On this day in 1924, Reds legend Ted Kluszewski was born. Nicknamed “Big Klu,” he was one of the strongest and most feared hitters of his era. I remember listening to my grandparents and aunts and uncles talk about him, how much of a presence he was on the field and how beloved he was in Cincinnati.

As a Reds fan, I had to pick up the iconic 1957 Topps of Big Klu — such a classic card of a player who left such a lasting mark on the franchise.